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Oleap's New Archer AI Meeting Headset Comes With ANC And Multilingual Transcription
The Leap Archer AI Meeting Headset has up to 50dB of active noise cancelation and transcription ... More function in 89 languages.
With so many people working from home but still needing to make phone calls and attend video meetings, a wireless headset is now an essential accessory, much as a good quality keyboard, a large computer display or a comfortable office chair are.
Today, Oleap announced the launch of a new headset aimed at home workers and those with hybrid office jobs. The new Archer AI Meeting Headset uses the advanced capabilities of AI and harnesses them for improving sound quality, especially in noisy office environments.
The Archer AI Meeting Headset is a single earpiece model and provides up to 50dB of environmental noise cancellation. That should be enough to make a big difference over traditional headsets without ANC, which can struggle in noisy office environments. Making calls in an open plan office can be hard work, especially when there's a lot of background chatter, laughter or ambient noise like an air conditioner.
The Oleap Archer AI Meeting Headset is available with the optional charging case.
Advanced Noise Cancelation
With the use of some advanced algorithms and machine learning, Oleap says the Archer AI Meeting Headset can actively identify and eliminate unwanted sounds in real time, ensuring the user's voice is picked up loudly and clearly.
However, headsets aren't just about noise cancellation. This model also has AI-powered transcription and summarization capabilities with built-in support for no fewer than 89 languages.
The headset doesn't just record conversations; it can also transform them into actionable insights. For example, a recording made during a meeting can be turned into a summarized document containing highlighting of key points, action items and even deadlines.
The Oleap app can record, transcribe and summarize in 89 languages.
Oleap wants to position the new Archer AI Meeting as a premium headset for those who need quiet and efficient communication as well as advanced transcription features. Other features include a Personal Mode for recording voice memos or making notes; a Media Mode for listening to music, podcasts or videos; plus, an ambient mode that can filter through ambient sounds while still providing clear audio.
Semi In-Ear Design
As well as working as a headset, the Archer AI Meeting uses a semi-in-ear design that enables it to be worn for long phone calls or even all-day use. It's lightweight and has a 270-degree rotatable boom microphone that can be adjusted for optimal sound capture.
A full charge of the new headset's battery will provide up to seven hours of talk time. When used with the optional charging case, the total available battery life goes up to 28 hours. Other features include one-click mute and dual-device Multipoint connectivity for working with more than one device at the same time.
The headset market is a crowded one and dominated by the big brands like Jabra, Poly, Bose and Sony. Oleap hopes its new Archer headset can differentiate itself because of the advanced noise cancellation and transcription functions with multilingual AI capabilities.
The ANC function built into the Oleap Archer AI Meeting Headset can cut unwanted noise by up to ... More 50dB.
'Traditional headsets are great for basic calls, but they don't address the deeper needs of modern users,' claims Liu Zhi, Oleap's CEO. 'We wanted to create a device that not only enhances sound quality but also becomes an active tool in your workflow. The Archer does exactly that.'
Future Audio Technology
As AI continues to reshape consumer electronics, devices like the Archer AI Meeting Headset are using AI for features like noise cancellation, real-time translation and intelligent summarization. It's this kind of innovation that will disrupt industry norms by bringing the convenience of AI to a wider range of consumers. The 50dB of noise cancellation is a case in point and breaks previous industry standards.
Demand for audio headsets with extra features like noise cancellation and transcription is growing, especially as more of us work remotely or spend some of our time in hybrid offices. According to TechNavio, by 2029, the global headset market is expected to increase in value by $32.3 billion, a CAGR of 20.7%. The growth is being driven by the uptake of remote communication tools and the extras that AI technology can provide. Oleap hopes to grab a slice of this growing market.
The Oleap Archer AI Meeting Headset is available on Kickstarter and will also be available from Amazon. Prices start at $129.99 for headset or $189.99 with the optional charging case.
